Originally Posted by Margaret M (Post 12844746)

Likewise, I have a 22nd May flight booked to the UK, returning 29th. Ryanair did email me offering a change of dates without fees - but still having to pay the difference in price. No thanks, I will wait for them to cancel and give me a refund. They did also say not to try to change it to another date in May, so looks like they could be planning on cancelling more flights.

I am supposed to be going at the end of July too, to help bring grandchildren down here for 3 weeks, but that looks like it could have to be put on hold too.

Originally Posted by brian12 (Post 12844753)

They are still taking bookings from 9th May,our flight shows it operated by Air Malta,that's a first.I think July will be ok.We have friends coming over in July with a Mt Etna trip planned.Will probably put that trip on hold.JMPO.

Originally Posted by Accetturese (Post 12844924)

Population of Basilicata is 563,000.
Virus cases 342
Deaths 24.
I suspect most of the cases will be in the two cities, Potenza or Matera.
More people have probably died in our region from falling down stairs.
I understand, accept and support the lockdown. It must be very worrying if you live in the north, but I am very ready to get out for a decent drive!
I took advantage of the holiday on Saturday - and the lack of roadblocks - to take my dog to her favourite walkies spot in the mountain. Saw nobody.

Originally Posted by brian12 (Post 12845038)

Yeah but a lot of the northerners have holiday homes down here,and a few did sneak in before the lockdown.Bit NIMBY I suppose but important to contain this nightmare.

Originally Posted by 37100 (Post 12845075)

There were also a lot of students and seasonal workers who had no choice, but to return home.😥

Originally Posted by Lorna at Vicenza (Post 12845186)

Correct me if I'm wrong: from May 4th I'm allowed to go and visit my SIL who probably hasn't said more than ten words to me in ten years, but I'm not allowed to go and see my best friend.

Originally Posted by Lorna at Vicenza (Post 12845186)

Correct me if I'm wrong: from May 4th I'm allowed to go and visit my SIL who probably hasn't said more than ten words to me in ten years, but I'm not allowed to go and see my best friend.

Originally Posted by Margaret M (Post 12845218)

I'm hearing that an awful lot of people have a lot of "cousins" down here.

Originally Posted by Lorna at Vicenza (Post 12846186)

I'd have a hard time persuading anybody that my Italian friends are my cousins.

Originally Posted by brian12 (Post 12844753)

They are still taking bookings from 9th May,our flight shows it operated by Air Malta,that's a first.I think July will be ok.We have friends coming over in July with a Mt Etna trip planned.Will probably put that trip on hold.JMPO.

Originally Posted by brian12 (Post 12847130)

Update-got an email today cancelling our 20th May return flight.Quite relieved really.